Campus demonstrations growing around the U.S. in support of Palestine

Police all across the country have arrested some 500 protestors, calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.

We've witnessed significant gatherings on college campuses, including Chicago. Unlike the chaos seen elsewhere, things remained peaceful here today. Around 150 University of Chicago students protested, demanding the university sever financial ties with Israel. Meanwhile, Northwestern students maintained their encampment overnight, despite the university banning tents. Additionally, Columbia College, Roosevelt University, and the School of the Art Institute held a downtown walkout. Students and professors in Chicago explained their expectations from the university, emphasizing transparency in financial investments and divestment from controversial entities. The university, however, has a history of reluctance in such matters, as seen in its failure to divest from South Africa during apartheid and from the genocide in Darfur. In response, a university spokesperson emphasized support for free expression and protester rights, yet did not...

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